Loza, W., & Hanna, S. (2006). Is Schizoid Personality a Forerunner of Homicidal or Suicidal Behavior?: A Case Study. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 50(3), 338–343. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X05285093

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This case study follows Mark, who has very aloof and weird tendencies according to friends and family. He experiences psychotic episodes due to his Schizoid Personality Disorder. He also suffers greatly from depression. It is believed that Mark was riddled with violent tendencies after experiencing financial loss. To avoid the humiliation, he decided to attempt to murder his wife and commit suicide. He failed his first attempt and later, he tried again. He was unfortunately able to murder his wife, but was stopped before killing himself. He was later in prison where he received antidepressants. Later into his sentence, after showing great signs of improvement, he committed suicide.

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Researchers have discussed how Mark's outbursts of aggression are from his Schizoid Personality Disorder. His depression also plays a role in his actions, but Mark goes through episodes of great aggression for odd reasonings. This helps shed light on how Schizoid Personality Disorder should be taken more seriously when considering getting treatment for mental illnesses. Mark would often act completely normal to his loved ones moments before he acted out, almost as if he is playing a part. This would then all go away in a moment of violence towards him and his wife. 

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